An Act to Advance Energy Storage Within the State
Sponsored By: Sophia Warren (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Maine sets energy storage targets
The law sets statewide goals for energy storage built in Maine. The State targets at least 300 megawatts by December 31, 2025, and at least 400 megawatts by December 31, 2030. Starting January 15, 2027, and every two years, the Governor’s Energy Office reviews the goal during state energy plan updates and may raise it. If the office raises the goal, it reports the increase to the Legislature’s energy committee. The goals apply to energy storage systems as defined in state law and do not add new fees or mandates for households.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Sophia Warren
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Eleanor Sato
Democratic • House
Kilton Webb
Democratic • House
Mark W. Lawrence
Democratic • Senate
Melanie Sachs
Democratic • House
Parnell Terry
Democratic • House
Stacy F. Brenner
Democratic • Senate
Valli Geiger
Democratic • House
Walter Runte
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 105
5/23/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
5/21/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/20/2025HouseReports ReadOn motion by Senator LAWRENCE of York the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-135) Report ACCEPTED READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (H-135) READ and ADOPTED Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-135) in concurrence
5/14/2025SenateReports READ.On motion of Representative SACHS of Freeport, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-135) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-135). Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/13/2025HouseCarried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025HouseThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY in concurrence
3/18/2025SenateCommittee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3/18/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-135), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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